Samantha and Bonnie welcome filmmaker Tom Dolby to talk about directing Samantha’s brand-new live comedy special, "Samantha Hale: Horror Nerd." Together, they pull back the curtain on the creative chaos of making a horror-comedy special, from childhood scares to live-show laughs.
Recorded just after the Horror Nerd live premiere at the Hollywood Improv, this episode dives into the alchemy of creativity, vulnerability, and community — and how horror icons, film history, and personal storytelling all collide to create something unforgettable.
Whether you’re a horror buff, comedy fan, or creative weirdo finding your tribe, this episode is a love letter to laughing through the dark.
Keep the laughs going and be sure to order Samantha Hale’s comedy special debut, Horror Nerd, on iTunes (https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/samantha-hale-horror-nerd/umc.cmc.1t3kldkhkkkpbks3kz8dofuv6) !
Hosted by Anthony Landry, Bonnie Marie Williams, and Samantha Hale
Based on Horror Nerd Comedy created by Samantha Hale
Marketing by Joe White
Editor: Sarah Manners
Post-Production: Sarah Manners and Bonnie Marie Williams
Creative Producer: Adam Molloy
Producers: Anthony Landry, Samantha Hale, and Joe White
Executive Producer: Bonnie Marie Williams
Featured Horror Nerd Comedian of the Week: Samantha Hale
Horror Nerd end credits theme from special - by Geoff Black
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